Research Methods Tuition
Support for undergraduate through to PhD and DProf students. Covering research proposals, dissertations, methodology and mixed methods, taught by someone trained in Mixed Methods Research at the University of Oxford.
New students: Initial Assessment & Taster Lesson
A one-off 60-minute introductory session: a 30-minute assessment plus a 30-minute taster lesson. £25, available once per student.
Fees
Research Methods tuition is available on request.
Please email to confirm availability before booking. Once Professor Dr Munir Ahmed confirms, you'll be able to book and pay. Email to confirm availability
| Level | Suitable for | Format | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Research Methods | Dissertation/project support | 1-to-1 online | £80/hour | Email to confirm |
| MSc Research Methods | Proposal, dissertation and methodology support | 1-to-1 online | £100/hour | Email to confirm |
| PhD/DProf Research Methods | Proposal, methodology, mixed methods and supervision-style support | 1-to-1 online | £120/hour | Email to confirm |
| Research Methods Group Class | MSc/PhD/DProf students | Small group, 4–6 students | £50/student/hour | Email to confirm |
MSc Research Methods
Proposal, dissertation and methodology support
1-to-1 online
£100/hour
Email to confirmPhD/DProf Research Methods
Proposal, methodology, mixed methods and supervision-style support
1-to-1 online
£120/hour
Email to confirmResearch Methods Group Class
MSc/PhD/DProf students
Small group, 4–6 students
£50/student/hour
Email to confirmWhat's included
- Support with research proposals, dissertations, theses and doctoral projects
- Guidance on choosing and refining a suitable research topic
- Help developing clear research aims, objectives and research questions
- Support with literature review structure, critical writing and identifying research gaps
- Guidance on qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research design
- Help choosing appropriate methodology, methods, sampling and data collection approaches
- Support with questionnaires, interviews, surveys and case study design where appropriate
- Guidance on validity, reliability, ethics and limitations
- Support with data analysis planning and interpretation of findings
- Feedback on structure, argument, academic writing and presentation of research ideas
- Supervision-style academic mentoring to help students develop confidence and independence
What students say
“Prof Munir Ahmed is an exceptional educator whose teaching had a lasting impact on my academic journey. He taught me Distributed Systems and Discrete Mathematics with a clarity and patience that made even the most challenging concepts accessible, giving me both the understanding and confidence to tackle difficult material independently. He also served as my industrial supervisor for both my Masters and PhD, bringing real-world perspective to complex theoretical challenges and helping shape the way I approach problems professionally. I am currently working as an academic in the field of Computer Communications Engineering, and I can say without hesitation that the foundations he helped me build have served me well throughout my career. Prof Ahmed has a strong foundation in STEM subjects and I wholeheartedly recommend him as a tutor for any student looking to excel in Mathematics and Physics.”
Dr Lukman Sharif
Academic, Computer Communications Engineering